29-06-20
The NZGS 2020 Symposium is on!
- Ross Roberts
Dear NZGS Members The Organizing Committee and NZGS are pleased to confirm that the NZGS 2020 Symposium is to be held (as planned) in Dunedin. Thank you for your participation in our online poll, which demonstrated a strong preference for an “in-pe...
20-05-20
PEngGeol Body of Knowledge and Skills (BOKS) – DRAFT FOR COMMENT
- Olivia Gill
NZGS and the BOKS working group have now completed the draft version of the Professional Engineering Geologist (PEngGeol) Body of Knowledge and Skills (BOKS) and would like feedback from NZGS members on the draft document. This document defines the c...
19-05-20
Feedback on Producer Statement forms
- Ross Roberts
Engineering NZ and ACE New Zealand have asked for feedback from the geotechnical community on their plans to improve the producers statement forms. They have already collected feedback from individual ENZ members with an online survey, and are now lo...
29-04-20
NZGD rapid upload grants – Request for Proposals
- Ross Roberts
Introduction The New Zealand Geotechnical Database (NZGD) is an online database that provides a searchable repository for new and existing geotechnical information. The NZGD is primarily aimed at providing more efficient access to geotechnical info...
26-03-20
We’re still here and working from home
- Ross Roberts
Kia Ora, As New Zealand heads into lockdown all our members will all be affected. Some will be working flat-out to save their businesses, many will be balancing work with educating kids or caring for vulnerable whānau, and some may be stuck at home ...
20-03-20
Hawthorn Geddes – Chartered Senior Geotechnical Engineer Manager (Whangarei Based)
- Olivia Gill
Hawthorn Geddes has an opportunity for a Chartered Senior Geotechnical Engineer Manager. Be part of the bigger picture. Varied and interesting work. Be involved in a broad range of projects in challenging soils. Genuine commitment to Training & M...
18-03-20
International Young Geotechnical Engineers Conference (7iYGEC) – Call for Abstracts
- Olivia Gill
Abstract submission is open for the 7iYGEC in Sydney in September 2021. This three-day conference for young geotechnical practitioners precedes the International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (ICSMGE). NZGS are coordinatin...
12-03-20
Expressions of interest – NZ Seismic Hazard Model TAG
- Ross Roberts
Background The New Zealand Seismic Hazard Model is being updated based on a new probabilistic seismic hazard analysis. This will lead to changes for practitioners, particularly through loading codes. It is important that the needs of these practition...
05-03-20
Congratulations to new Engineering NZ Fellows
- Ross Roberts
We’re delighted to report that two NZGS members have been made Fellows of Engineering New Zealand. Fellowship is awarded to outstanding engineers who have been recognised as leaders by their peers, making a significant contribution to engineeri...
24-02-20
Slope assessments for Waka Kotahi (New Zealand Transport Agency)
- Olivia Gill
Waka Kotahi adopted the New South Wales (NSW) Roads and Maritime Services (RMS) Assessed Risk Level (ARL) for slope risk assessment and mitigation works identification for our Kaikoura project and subsequently for SH3 Mount Messenger and a number of ...
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